Design Wall Monday, March 10, 2025

I have the top assembled and am working on the setting triangles.  They are more work than the blocks!  There are four done so far with several more to go.

There is a mess on my sewing table making these units.  I will be busy with these this week.  There should be more to show on Wednesday.  Carolina Crossroads =^.^=

Sunday Stash Report, March 9, 2025

I have been sewing a lot as I get through a cold picked up last Monday.  DH and I have been keeping distance so as not for him to catch it.  As you can see I am quickly moving through Carolina Crossroads.  This project is Bonnie Hunter's first mystery.  The pattern is available in her first book, Scraps & Shirttails.

I have sewn all the block units and only have about four more to get to nine patches.  The remaining parts are the setting triangles and corners.  She designed this project with two outer simple borders.  I will have to see what blues I have left to finish it off correctly.

Saturday's mail brought two projects back to me from Kerry.  Klondike Krew really needs the notions to make these happy snowmen.  I have black buttons for eyes and carrot buttons for noses.  Red binding will work well.  Binding all ready to apply.

Kolorado came at the same time.  This project was a gift years ago from Marti.  I hope she takes a look at this post and has a treat that it was finished.  It will make a lovely table runner during the holiday season.

I have been getting fabrics for the Sunshine Quilt Guild 2024-2025 Challenge.  I don't have it all quite yet, but a 3.75 yards have arrived so far.

Used this week: 0 yards 
Used YTD: 60.25 yards 
Purchased this week: 3.75 yards
Purchased YTD: 34 yards
Net used in 2025: 26.25 yards

Wednesday Workings, March 5, 2025

 

Mom finished 14 heart blocks from the Quiltmaker pattern Hearts for Linus published years ago.  She does enjoy making this paper pieced block.  Anyway I recently got them back and went to work with my stash to complete them into charity quilts.  

It was a bit of a struggle with having enough of the fabrics I decided to use, but you can see they both ended well.  Hopefully Dale who helps Mom with binding won't be too unhappy with the very straight seam binding to be used.  These will be in the mail today back to Mom for donations in her area.  

I will be back to 1.5" strip cutting with my AccuQuilt Go! later today.  I went through my 1.5" and 2" scraps for reds and blues that I need for Carolina Crossroads.  I found that I hardly had any in my scrap stash in these colors.  Oh well, I will be cutting into my yardage instead.  I do need to get these totes better managed so I can close them =^.^=

Also in the mail today will be Kirilowii and a few trinkets (thanks Candi) and notions to Kerry.

I'm fighting a cold URGH...

Design Wall Monday, March 3, 2025

 

All done and ready for Kerry is Kirilowii.  It feels good to have a big completion.  Now what's next?

Using up my Accuquilt Go! to cut the scraps for another project, but of course!  Another Bonnie Hunter so that I can use up scraps from Kirilowii.  This one requires neutrals, reds, and blues.  I have a very good start on the blues that are already in the project basket.  I will be sorting through my already 1.5" scraps for the neutrals and reds then I'll use the Accuquilt Go! to get me the requirements.  This project is Bonnie Hunter's first mystery called Carolina Crossroads.  No sewing yet as there are other projects to get through first.

While at Quilt In A Day this past Friday I learned about the Shop Hop in the area starting next week.  Sharing with you the details.  I may hit one up.  I was a bit surprised that Rosie's wasn't part of the event.

Tossed Nine-Patch scaled down was demonstrated during the Accuquilt Club event too.  Isn't it cute?  I like the smaller size and the 5" squares are part of the pattern.  They added a rick-rack to the mix too.  I just might be looking for this pattern!

What I will be working on is the Sunshine 2024-2025 IDIOM Quilt Challenge.  I have the pattern and fabrics ordered that should be arriving from four different vendors starting later this week.  You know I can't share!

Taking Kirilowii off my Design Wall and replacing with a very cute heart project my mom made the blocks for.  I will be adding some fabrics for border(s) and/or sashing and a back.  When I have it all together it will be sent back for her to donate to a charity in her area.  Mom has a team to quilt (Sherry) and bind (Dale) for her.  Teamwork!  I will be sharing her project on Wednesday.  Until next then happy sewing =^.^=

Sunday Stash Report, March 2, 2025

 

I had the entire top together this morning and ready to brave cutting the tips off.  It is always a tricky part for me.

With the tips off, the next parts were adding the three borders.  This took longer to pin than to sew!  I am thrilled to have Kirilowii finished.  A 2024 UFO complete =^.^=  I will share a photo in tomorrow's post when the light is better.  I love it!

This past Friday I attended an Accuquilt Club event at Quilt In A Day in San Marcos.  This is a monthly event falling on the fourth Friday of every month.  I wanted to learn how to cut strips that would result in stripes cut on a diagonal for binding.  I took advantage of the nice discount offered with Club membership, purchasing the Die Catcher (separate piece to the left of the machine above, under the periodical).  I also used the discount to purchase a 1.5" strip die.  When it is back in stock a 3.5" strip die will be a future purchase.

Now I know!  It is all in how you fold the fabric.  I haven't checked yet, but the Quilt In A Day records these events and I'm told the instruction will be available after it is edited.  Check Quilt In A Day if you are interested in learning more.

This cutter came home with me too (and a second one for Kerry's Birthday gift that is right around the corner).  Nothing like I have seen before, but maybe it was available at Road to California this year.  It is made by Sew Be It Quilts called Quilter's Sidelock.  They can explain it better than me.

These three fabrics also came home with me.  The first two dark blues were purchased for the #2 border of Kirilowii.  I ended up using the one on the top and there may be just have enough for the binding.  If not the second piece will work.  The next fabric is for the background of Millie's Dresses project.  I had hoped to pick up some 30's fabrics, but Quilt In A Day isn't strong on that theme.  I'll be heading to the internet :)  The last will be for popcorn bags.  I have some popcorn fabric and a neighbor who is a gardener.  Mom has been helping me with making the popcorn bags.  There is more to share from my Quilt In A Day excursion so coming back tomorrow to see more and Kirilowii complete.

So the stash numbers change this week...

Used this week: 17.75 yards 
Used YTD: 60.25 yards 
Purchased this week: 5.75 yards
Purchased YTD: 30.25 yards
Net used in 2025: 30 yards

Wednesday Workings, February 26, 2025

 

All the A blocks are finished, 36 of them.  Now I am putting together the borders.  You can see two partial sides.  Each consists of 27 units light blue/red.

These are all four partials.  I can't quite get all 27 units in each border across my design wall.  Next you will see the quilt coming together...but until then I'm working hard to have Kirilowii done by the end of this week.

Happy Hump Day!

Design Wall Monday, February 24, 2025

This is Kirilowii's A blocks.  There are 36 of these nine patch blocks.  The three at the top right are sewn together.

These are the next three being trimmed up.  Just a small sliver can throw the block assembly off.  It is a tedious process indeed.  I have pulled the other units off the wall and will be trimming tonight at the pantry table while watching TV.

Kirilowii is a 2024 UFO for me.  It is a Bonnie Hunter Winter Mystery from two years ago.  By the way notice the new tab on my home page.  I've created a list of all the annual mysteries starting with Mystery I, Carolina Crossroads.  I've got this one on my To Do list for this year.  It is in her book Scraps & Shirttails I.  I won't be doing it in shirts, but plan the same red, blue, and neutral colorway.  First though is finishing Kirilowii!

 

Sunday Stash Report, February 23, 2025

 

All the "B" blocks are complete.  There were 20 3/4 blocks and four 1/2 blocks completed since Wednesday.  Kirilowii is moving forward!  This 2024 UFO is well on its way to a finish.

These blocks will be for "A" blocks and the border.  There is one unit missing from the above photo.  It is the hour glass unit that is dark blue/red.  I have yet to cut the pieces to make it the full size project.  I will be getting to this tonight.

Nothing changes the stash count this week.

Used this week: 0 yards 
Used YTD: 42.5 yards 
Purchased this week: 0 yards
Purchased YTD: 24.5 yards
Net used in 2025: 18 yards

Wednesday Workings, February 19, 2025

The first block, 2B is complete.  I used two different sewing machines to construct the units.  That said, there was a lot of sliver trimming necessary.  Next up is the 3/4 block of 2 (not sure if this is A or C).  Requires more trimming of the 20 that are needed of this one.  I need to recut the partial square in a square of the 1/2 block of 2.  I sewed the "wings" on the wrong way (note to self pay attention to the instructions).

Not much else going on except Kirilowii these days.  I will be going to Rosie's for a sew day on Friday where I plan to get the trimming and cutting of more units accomplished.  My Pfaff is in with Paradise Sewing for a long overdo servicing.  It should be ready on Saturday for pickup.  Until then sewing on my Janome that sort of fits in my sewing cabinet.  It is not the best fit, but works.

I have been making a bit of headway on both my Grandma's applique project and the Children's Zoo stamped cross stitched projects.  The first block is an elephant and is just about done.

Until next time =^.^=

Design Wall Monday, February 17, 2025

Getting the "B" Block together and cutting, cutting, cutting!  This project has lots of units.  First up is the B Block, 25 of them.  All the reds used in Kirilowii are one fabric.  There is a lot of variety in the neutrals.  I have a large neutral stash to pull from.  I have decided a 3 1/2 inch strip template for the Accuquilt would be a good investment.  Loads of strips to cut for Bonnie Hunter's designs (which you know by now I love).  

I started off with making more of the units in Part Two.

Part Five is the square in a square that came next.

Every evening I have been cutting enough to get from the half the size to the full size.  All of these are needed for B Block.

I have also tackled the dark blue/neutral HSTs.  Next up is sewing the B Block together.  I'll be back to cutting the dark blue/red hour glass units and the other red units the rest of this week.  Kirilowii is coming together =^.^=

Happy Birthday George Washington!

Sunday Stash Report, February 16, 2025

 

Kindly Kreatures is complete and soon to be on its way to Levi.  Three weeks has flown by since he was born.  I'm anxious for him to have this quilt in his nursery.

As mentioned on my Wednesday Workings post Krakow finished.  It too will be on its way to Kerry for her magic.  I have cut and prepared the binding which will be the teal color.  This project will be counted as used this week and checked off my 2025 UFO list.

I put the first blocks up on my design wall that is Kirilowii.  It is hard as heck to pronounce.  The name is true in that it is in the Indigofera family used to make the blue color of Indigo.  You may recall that I started this project making half the size.  Just like Krakow (Old Town) I changed my mind to make it the full size.  So again I cut units an sew more units =^.^=  Kirilowii will soon be a 2024 UFO completion. 

Used this week: 18.25 yards 
Used YTD: 42.5 yards 
Purchased this week: 0 yards
Purchased YTD: 24.5 yards
Net used in 2025: 18 yards

I hope you had a grand Valentine's Day.

Wednesday Workings, February 12, 2025

Hooray for my completion.  Krakow is done and I am so excited with the result.  This is the Old Town Mystery by Bonnie Hunter.  I have it ironed and ready for Kerry's magic.

These fabrics will finish the quilt.  The one in the back is a light teal and will be used for the backing.  The other is for the binding.  It is going to be lovely!  Another UFO (2025) beats the dust =^.^=

Next up is to finish last years Bonnie Hunter Mystery Indigo Way.

Design Wall Monday, February 10, 2025

 

Look a bit overwhelming doesn't it?  These big projects take up the entire wall.  Starting with the sashing being sewn to the blocks...I'll be busy for awhile this week.  I had hoped to have it done over the weekend, but got too involved in a book and then there was the big football game!

The next time you see this project it should be in one piece =^.^=

Sunday Stash Report, February 9, 2025

The 2025 Cupid Box arrived along with the Finishing Kit last week.  I wasn't real happy with the collection of items.  The pattern is a cute one though.  It is called Flowers and Chocolates.

I got all the blocks for Krakow done by Thursday and the sashing done on Friday.  I have it on my design wall that I will share with you tomorrow.  Have a couple of completions to share too.

Knockedout

Katnipped

Kork

Have an add in the Jolly Box fabric, but nothing to have as used.  Soon =^.^=

Used this week: 0 yards 
Used YTD: 24.25 yards 
Purchased this week: 5.75 yards
Purchased YTD: 24.5 yards
Net used in 2025: -.25 yards